Oregon State at San Diego State Best Bet – 9/7/2024

The Oregon State Beavers will take on the San Diego State Aztecs on September 7, 2024, with the Beavers entering as a 4.5 point favorite according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Currently, 91% of spread bets are in favor of the Beavers, while only 9% are backing the Aztecs. The total for this non-conference matchup is set at 55.0. Keep reading for our best bet for this Oregon State vs San Diego State matchup in Week 2 of the college football season.

Oregon State Opens Mountain West Matchups

The Oregon State Beavers opened their season last week with a win over Idaho State out of the FCS. This week, they will face the first of many opponents they will see out of the Mountain West, as a part of an agreement between the Mountain West and what still remains of the Pac-12. The Beavers will look to start that partnership on the right foot by getting the better of a San Diego State team that is known for playing strong defense no matter who their opponent is.

Oregon State's running game got off to a strong start against Idaho State, with Jam Griffin going for 160 yards and two touchdowns on his 20 carries. It is hard to expect him to be that productive again this week against a much better defense. But if he can have a game similar to that this week, Oregon State could be 2-0 going into their rivalry game against Oregon in Week 3.

San Diego State Looking For More Offensive Production

The San Diego State Aztecs also started their season with a win over an FCS opponent in Week 1, beating Texas A&M Commerce 45-14 at home. But the real tests are set to begin for the Aztecs this week against Oregon State. Specifically, the offense of San Diego State will be tested in this contest for the first time against an FBS opponent this year.

San Diego State failed to break 25 points in three of their last four games against FBS opponents last year, including a game where they only scored 24 points in a double overtime contest against Utah State. With all of the chaos surrounding Oregon State after the collapse of the Pac-12 last year, we don't know just how well the Beavers will perform on the defensive side of the ball. But San Diego State has some serious question to answer offensively regardless of how Oregon State performs.

Oregon State vs San Diego State Best Bet

The under is our best bet for Saturday's Oregon State vs San Diego State contest in Week 2. The Aztecs are a team that is not to be trusted offensively and can be trusted defensively, something we expect to continue in their first FBS vs FBS contest of the 2024 season. Look for this game to land closer to 50 points and for under bettors to cash their tickets when the game is over.

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